Prague’s Darth Vader
There are many things Prague is known for – Charles Bridge, the Prague castle, weekend breaks – but connections with Darth Vader tend to be few and far. Which isn’t
Prague’s Powder Tower: The Full History
Tourists crowd around the Powder Tower for selfies and videos and who can blame them? The city is photogenic; this tower is one of the iconic scenes people have in mind. The funny thing about the tower is that, grandiose as it is, it was always more ornamental than useful.
This article explains why and how it was built, and how it became what it is today.
Lost Prague – Tesnov Train Station
Like any city, Prague has lost certain elements of its past to the mists of time. Now, these items live on only as a name whose significance few understand. The lost train station at Tešnov is one such element of Prague's past.
Shock, Terror and War – Bombing Via Rasella
Wherever you are in Europe, it is safe to say that you are no more than a stone's throw away from the location of some key historical event. Rome is no different and while the ruins of the old Empire are obvious, there are many more recent stories to be told.
Santa Engracia – Lisbon
The National Pantheon in Lisbon, Portugal is a 17th century church that was converted to a national monument and is now the final resting place for Portuguese personalities. Walk with
Tour the Duvel Brewery
The sound of the bus growled and echoed away, leaving me in a quiet and empty road. Apart from a cyclist who disappeared around a corner, I was alone in